[go: up one dir, main page]

WO2005043443A1 - Procede et appareil de traitement de donnees - Google Patents

Procede et appareil de traitement de donnees Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2005043443A1
WO2005043443A1 PCT/NZ2004/000280 NZ2004000280W WO2005043443A1 WO 2005043443 A1 WO2005043443 A1 WO 2005043443A1 NZ 2004000280 W NZ2004000280 W NZ 2004000280W WO 2005043443 A1 WO2005043443 A1 WO 2005043443A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
data
weight
format
electronic data
user
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
PCT/NZ2004/000280
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Felicity Ruth Marshall
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to AU2004286507A priority Critical patent/AU2004286507B2/en
Publication of WO2005043443A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005043443A1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H10/00—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
    • G16H10/20—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H10/00—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
    • G16H10/60—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

Definitions

  • the present application relates to a method and apparatus for processing data and in particular, though not solely, for processing electronic data derived from measurable animal characteristics, and more particularly, human characteristics.
  • the person being examined generally has no inherent ability to check that the measured values obtained and recorded by the physician are correct; nor is there any general capacity for a person to add personal addendums to the medical records and/or access the stored records at any time.
  • weight As overweight and obesity are an increasing problem in all ages a common physical characteristic measured and monitored is weight. To help combat overweight and obesity there are numerous Internet web sites that promote the sale of products and/or regimented programs which if purchased claim to successfully result in weight loss. Medical research in this area has established that there is a need to catch excessive weight gain as early in life as possible and typically encourage from an early age regimes of increased physical activity and healthy eating in an attempt to reverse this trend.
  • BMI body mass index
  • BMI value is a function of both height and weight each time a child is examined a new height and weight must be taken and the BMI value calculated and interpreted using the BMI percentile chart.
  • the present invention may be broadly said to consist in a method of processing electronic data generated by at least one user, comprising the steps of
  • the received data includes an indication of a user's current height and/or weight and/or age and/or gender.
  • the current height data received is translated into an indication of a user's predicted height at specific time periods in the future.
  • the predicted height values calculated are used to predict the weight of the user at specific time periods in the future.
  • the predicted future height values and current weight of the user are used to determine a specific length of time that the user must maintain a constant weight.
  • the constant weight value maintained falls within a predetermined threshold at a specific time in the future.
  • the user is provided with an indication of a specific time in the future that the current weight will fall within a predetermined threshold.
  • the electronic data is received at predetermined regular time intervals.
  • the electronic data is received at irregular time intervals.
  • the identifier uniquely identifies the specific time period at which the electronic data was received.
  • the identifier uniquely identifies the user.
  • the present invention may be said to broadly consist in an apparatus for carrying out the method according to the first aspect comprising
  • receiving means adapted for receiving the electronic data in a first format
  • manipulating means adapted to manipulate the data from the first format into a second format
  • the present invention may be said to broadly consist in a computer readable medium containing computer executable instructions adapted to carry out the method according to the first aspect.
  • the present invention may be said to broadly consist in computer software comprising computer executable instructions adapted to carry out the method according to the first aspect. In a further aspect the present invention may be said to broadly consist in an electronic device having computer software comprising computer executable instructions adapted to carry out the method according to the first aspect.
  • a computer system may be formed from a programmable logic unit or other processing device on which computer software may be run.
  • Computer software may be defined as a set of instructions able to be interpreted by a computer system and capable of performing a task.
  • a computer system loaded with appropriate computer software may be employed to implement the method of the present invention.
  • computer hardware loaded with appropriate software can be used to codify, process and arrange a variety of information formats (such as video and image formats) and translate such content into a form capable of being displayed on a display means, such a computer screen.
  • Such video and image content information may incorporate image sequences of a kind similar to digital videos, streaming video, flash animations, 3D animations or any moving picture expert group standard.
  • the video format information may also incorporate still images of a kind similar to graphic image file (gif), joint photographic expert group C ' peg) Macintosh picture (pict), tagged image file (tiff) or image pack file formats.
  • a computerised system for the recordal and assessment of measurement data comprising the steps of:
  • providing the client with a prompt may incorporate any method of notifying a client including, but not limited to, electronic message (email), short message service (SMS) by a cellular network, by pre-recorded telephone message or any other suitable means of communications.
  • electronic message email
  • SMS short message service
  • the prompt provided to the client may be in the form of an electronic message (email).
  • client may interchangeably and/or concurrently mean an individual or user for whom and by whom a dataset is entered and/or another individual for whom a dataset is entered by said client.
  • the predetermined time may be a time since a previous dataset was entered.
  • the length of time between datasets may either be determined by the client or be a default time based on, for example, the clients age. If the client is a newborn infant then the predetermined time may be measured in weeks whereas for an adult the predetermined time may be measured in months.
  • the predetermined time may be selected by the client from a range of possible choices.
  • the dataset may include measurements such as height, weight, body fat, and circumference of various body parts. However it should be appreciated that the dataset may also include any dimension capable of measurement.
  • the dataset may also include indications of temperature, menstrual cycle, bodily functions such as number of bowel movements, number of exercise sessions per day, number of minutes of exercise per session or per day, medications taken or missed, energy intake per day, percentage of energy from fat, and any other indications which may have an impact on values recorded in the dataset.
  • the dataset may include measurements for height, weight, body fat measured using callipers or other devices known in the art, and circumferences of head, neck, shoulder, chest, bust, waist, hips, buttocks, upper thighs, lower thighs, calves, ankles, feet, biceps, forearm, and wrists.
  • the client may be entering a dataset related to measurement of themselves or a dependent, for example a child, although one of skill in the art will understand that any measurement data may be entered. In preferred embodiments the client may be entering data relating to a dependent infant or child or to themselves.
  • the time identifier may relate to the time of the day or to a date.
  • the time of the day at which measurement takes place may be fixed and the time identifier may consequently relate solely to the date.
  • the client identifier may be a unique code, for example, a number, for each set of data relating to an individual, each individual in control of a set of such data, or each individual member of a group controlled by one individual.
  • the client identifier may also identify any number of identities listed against a client.
  • the client identifier may be a unique identifier for each set of data objects relating to an individual.
  • the data object will comprise one or more datasets, one or more time identifiers, one or more client identifiers, and any other information relating to the clients including, but not limited to, IP address information, email address information, payment and/or invoice details, as well as information regarding past trends in the relationship between data objects, datasets, and/or predetermined values.
  • the data object may comprise any and/or all information regarding the data entered by the client, a time identifier, and a client identifier.
  • the phrase "electronically storing the data object in a memory” may incorporate any method known in the art for storing data electronically including, but not limited to, random excess memory (RAM), hard-drives, disk-drives, compact discs (CD) and the like.
  • RAM random excess memory
  • CD compact discs
  • the phrase "electronically storing the data object in a memory” may involve the storage of the data object on the hard-drive of a server or suchlike.
  • the phrase "electronically storing the data object in a memory” may incorporate storing the data object on the hard drive of a central server which also runs the program for the measurement data recordaf and assessment system of the present invention.
  • the step of comparing one or more data objects with one or more datasets, objects, or predetermined values may include, but is not limited to, the comparison of like elements of the one or more data objects with a dataset of the same client, one or more data objects of the same and/or other clients, or predetermined values.
  • the step of comparing may include comparing the latest and one or more previous data objects of a client with averages calculated with reference to other client's data objects or predetermined values known in the anthropometric arts to reveal a trend in a particular direction.
  • the term "relationship" may include a trend in any number of dimensions with respect to the dataset or data objects.
  • the predetermined values may relate to averages for a population with outliers indicating deviation possibly requiring attention or intervention.
  • the relationship between the one or more data objects and the one or more datasets, objects, or predetermined values may be within or outside the set of "normal" relationships.
  • the term "normal" in reference to relationships may include those relationships for which there is no, marginal, or a slight chance of said relationship being likely to affect the health of the client.
  • the step of "providing the client with an indication of the relationship” may involve providing an indication of a percentile for said client's position within the population, information regarding the likely consequences of being outside any “normal” relationships, and recommendations as to the seeking of professional assistance and/or steps that may be taken to redress any relationship imbalance.
  • the indication of the relationship provided to the client may be in the form of an electronic message (email) setting out any relationships which are outside the bounds of what might be considered "normal” along with advice to seek further professional assistance and/or steps which may be taken to redress any relationship imbalance.
  • electronic message electronic message
  • the step of providing the client with an indication of the relationship may be assisted by the use of a table of data combinations covering all possible values which may be encountered, by the provision of visual digital images which change shape in keeping with the graphical changes of interest to the client, thus enhancing the client's ability to understand the information contained within each graph, by relating it to visual representations more akin to their daily life and experience.
  • the present invention provides for measurement information captured and stored using the method according to the first aspect of the present invention to be accessed by a third party for the purposes of assessing whether certain goods or services may be suitable for a certain client.
  • embodiments of the present invention may demonstrate advantages over the prior art such as: lowering costs for maintaining measurement records, improving access to measurement records, improving the interpretation of measurement records, and encouraging a proactive attitude to regular measurement thereby increasing client awareness of the relationship between measurement data and health.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic flow diagram showing the steps involved in estimating future height in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic flow diagram showing the steps involved in calculating the specific length of time that the user must maintain a constant weight in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a stature and weight versus age graph used for calculating a specific length of time that a user must maintain a constant weight
  • Figure 4 is a sample body mass index graph used for calculating the specific length of time that the user must maintain a constant weight
  • Figure 5 is a graphical representation showing the specific length of time that the user must maintain a constant weight in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 shows a table of combinations of height and weight
  • Figure 7 shows a visual representation of length for babies and toddlers, using the stretchy person concept.
  • Figure 8 shows a visual design to extrapolate on baby and toddlers weight percentile chart.
  • Figure 9 shows a visual representation of body mass index in children (where height is changing) and adults (where height is static);
  • Figure 10 shows a visual design to represent the weight centile charts for older children and adults (in whom body mass index will be represented in the chart the pie slices on the scale face);
  • Figure 11 shows a height percentile chart with visual representation
  • Figure 12 shows a visual representation of head percentiles
  • Figure 13 shows a visual illustration to explain height and weight percentile charts.
  • the present invention provides a method of processing data which has been generated or sourced from measurable human characteristics.
  • Such data may be processed using a computer system loaded with appropriate computer software.
  • the data may preferably be input to the computing system by a user via standard known computing peripheral devices, such as a keyboard and/or a mouse.
  • the data may be input to the computing system via medical sensing instruments or other external devices which have been connected to the computing system using standard connectivity means, such as the universal serial bus (USB) standard.
  • USB universal serial bus
  • a user may be defined as any person interacting with a computing system having software adapted to perform the method of the present invention. Accordingly, a user may be a physician, the patient of a physician or any other person whose physical characteristics are measured and then subsequently applied as input to the method of the present invention.
  • the characteristics of a user that are measured and subsequently provided as input to a computing system adapted to perform the method of the present invention include height, weight, age and sex.
  • Figure 1 shows a schematic flow diagram 1 showing the steps involved in estimating future height of a user in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first step (shown as box 2) requires the entry of the data in a first format to an input device associated with a computing system adapted to perform the method of the present invention.
  • a first format may involve the data being in a raw or unprocessed state.
  • data derived from measurable characteristics of a user are received via the input device.
  • the data values input include date of birth, gender and height of the subject user.
  • Such data may be input in electronic format via prompts embedded within a web browser.
  • an identifier is associated with the received data.
  • Such an identifier is adapted to uniquely identify the data and a variety of parameters associated with the data, including the specific time at which the data was received.
  • a storage means may be formed from or incorporate a database which provides an indexing and access facility enabling efficient retrieval of the electronic data from the first storage means once it has been transmitted and subsequently stored therein.
  • L power in the Box-Cox transformation
  • M median
  • S generalized coefficient of variation
  • X Physical measurement (e.g. weight, length, head circumference, calculated BMI value)
  • the L value is 1.137443
  • the M value is115.6609
  • the S value is 0.043815
  • the known BMI value will equate to a predetermined threshold BMI value such as the 85 th , 95 th or other nominated percentile at that known time in the future.
  • Figure 4 is a sample body mass index (BMI) graph used for calculating the specific length of 10 time that the user must maintain a constant weight
  • the weight at any nominated BMI percentile equals the , calculated height at that date in metres squared multiplied by the BMI percentile for the age of the child in question at that given future date.
  • weight versus age graph may be presented to a user of the program in graphical format as a weight versus age graph via display means.
  • a weight versus age graph is shown in Figure 5.
  • the above method uses the raw data input in a first format, 25 associates this data with known BMI data and percentiles values and then translates this raw data into a second format capable of being visually and graphically represented so as to enable easy understanding.
  • the 85 th percentile BMI threshold may not be optimal. In such instances users will be encouraged to have at least one health examination during which the 30 health professional can examine the child and nominate a "preferred weighf for that child, at that date. In such a scenario the above processing method may be modified as necessary to interpret the "preferred weight" using the same principles as above, such as by performing the calculations directly on BMI for age percentile data obtained.
  • the nominated preferred weight may then be calculated as a BMI percentile. Using this data, the preferred weight at future ages can also be calculated by using the above methods. Such preferred weight data may be displayed on a display means as a "preferred weight" line, such as on a user's weight for age chart.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic flow diagram showing the steps involved in calculating the specific length of time that the user must maintain a constant weight in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • a user's actual measured height may be measured at regular intervals (such as yearly) so that the user's actual height percentile can be recalculated.
  • the above calculations will generate the child's new and up to date weights that correspond to their BMI percentile of interest (shown as box 13 in Figure 2).
  • Such processed data may be transmitted to and stored in a location in a database for later access and retrieval.
  • the method of the present invention calculates the individual height growth and weight of 55kg merge to give a BMI of exactly the 85 th percentile for some future age.
  • the 85 th percentile weight at that height is 50kg.
  • the 85th percentile weight at that height is 53kg and when the child is aged 10 eight years and six months and has an estimated height of 1.40 metres the 85th percentile weight at that height (from the BMI chart) is 57kg.
  • the child's weight at 55kg corresponds to the 85 th percentile for his height somewhere between the age of eight years and eight years and six months because it is between these two ages that his weight at the 85 th 15 percentile rises from 53 to 57kg.
  • the rise in weight between each subsequent six month period (in this case between eight and eight years and six months) as it runs from 53 to 57kg may be represented as a straight line with a given slope. Further calculation of exactly where on that slope (that is, at what precise day in that six month period) the child's weight will equal 55kg will identify the exact date (and 20 therefore age, and length time in the future) that the child needs to hold his weight steady to so that the child is no longer above the 85 th percentile.
  • the estimated time to return to the predetermined threshold BMI value is shown in Figure 2 as
  • An associated management system resident on a computer server running software adapted to 25 execute the above method may therefore interpret the above information and display it in a second, preferably graphical format, on a display means.
  • a similar principle may be applied to a "preferred weight" or BMI value threshold supplied by a physician.
  • the subject user never actually loses weight to get to a 30 preferred weight.
  • the above method may be further adapted to calculate the percentile of this "ideal weight" as chosen by the physician, and project that weight into the future on a BMI percentile chart.
  • the above method enables users to get personalised feedback on their own BMI percentile expressed as a weight. Further, it automatically calculates the time that a user, such as a child, must hold their weight steady in order for that weight to fall within a predetermined threshold BMI value (such as the 85 th percentile).
  • the method may enable automatic recalculation using the new weight in such a manner that users are always presented with a relevant goal.
  • r v Such feedback, which is expressed in graphical format via a display means, showing a time frame in which a user/child should hold their weight constant allows eating and activity levels to be controlled in manner most appropriate for achieving the prescribed goal.
  • the ability of the present invention to be provided as a website enabling users to interact with it on a daily basis and from the convenience of their own home, using home scales, is particularly advantageous.
  • weighing can be performed regularly and BMI accurately calculated, without having to measure height as well whenever feedback is sought.
  • a client When a client first subscribes they are directed to a key data page in which they can select the individual body measurements they wish to keep track of. This includes, height or length, 25 weight, body fat measures using calipers or other devices.
  • the client to then map these measurements against others, particularly weight: temperature, menstrual cycle, bodily functions, such as vomiting, number of exercise sessions per day, number of minutes of exercise per session or per day, medications taken or missed, calories or kilojoules taken in per day, grams of fat or other, eaten per day, plus a choice of other measurements identified by the client.
  • bodily functions such as vomiting, number of exercise sessions per day, number of minutes of exercise per session or per day, medications taken or missed, calories or kilojoules taken in per day, grams of fat or other, eaten per day, plus a choice of other measurements identified by the client.
  • each numbered square refers to the unique ID of the interpretation related to that particular combination of height (or length) and weight.
  • AH measurements recorded are able to be compared over time and will be able to be chosen by the user. For example, the may wish to compare weight in the first half of the menstrual cycle with that in the second, or number of minutes of exercise in one month compared with another.
  • clients may select the frequency with which they want to have reminder emails sent, from the program, to them, to remind them to do, and allow them to enter, up to date measurements.
  • the reminder email is styled so as to be printed out so the client can take it with them to another place, if they will not be doing their measurements close to an entry site.
  • the print out will contain that client's measurements to be taken and their own reminder notes that they generated previously.
  • the "diary entry page" is the main data entry interface for the client.
  • the spaces for the user's measurements to be entered are arranged in the corresponding place on a drawn mannequin, with left and right clearly marked (selectably a mirror image to the user).
  • the mannequin is male or female, baby, child or adult, depending on choices made in the key data page.
  • New diary entries may be in a colour other than black.
  • data is automatically saved. There is an ability to return to that page at a later date and alter data, but when this occurs, the changes will not be registered unless the client specifically enters that they want that data saved. This is to help prevent unintended entries occurring on the wrong page and being saved. By having to push the save button, the client will be warned to consider what they are changing once more.
  • the key to negotiating one's way around the client diary is the "diary scanner". This will be positioned to one side of the screen in most views, including the diary entry page and the graph pages.
  • the components of the scanner to be viewed at any one time are initially selected in the "key data" page. This scanner will show dates of all diary entries, and what types of entry were made on that day. One is able to scroll down to find dates, or type a date in to bring up the nearest dates of entry. If one then clicks on that date, that diary entry page will appear, or in the case of graph pages, key information such as the label for that day, and the text entry will 5 appear. There is an ability to scroll crosswise across the diary scanner entries to read individual measurements taken on that date.
  • the measurement to be graphed will be on the y axis, with time on the x axis. Users can see the values for that measurement graphed alone and overlay various values to enable the user to see where they stand in relation to some known, or preset parameter, for example, with the body mass index values for people of their height (e.g., a BMI 20 of 25 being considered the upper limit of "normal"), or an abdominal girth of 95cm may be overlaid as a line on the graph if that is what the client is aiming to achieve.
  • the value on the y axis, and the date on the x axis will be highlighted.
  • the label for that value, and the associated diary entry may also be — - visible.
  • An average weight or measurement may be calculated so as to be compared to some time in the past.
  • the body measurements graph page has a mannequin visible on it which enables the user to quickly choose the measurements they want to see in graph form.
  • These graphs are arranged in terms of “central” "arms", “legs” and “height” so that different parts of the body are grouped 30 together in the graphing process. For example, by clicking on the "central” option, one will have brought up graphs for all the 'central' measurements, such as shoulders, chest, waist etc.
  • the graphs will illustrate the lowest and highest measurements that that client has recorded. These graphs may be printed off individually or as a group. Users may simultaneously view the photo closest to any selected part of a graph and view graphs over a nominated time frame, such as over the past month, or past 6 months.
  • a "weight change" page is provided for users who intend either increasing or decreasing their weight. Their choice of weight loss or weight gain which they must indicate, influences the language they subsequently see on their site. For example, they are presented with either a “weight loss calculator” or a “weight gain calculator”.
  • the calculator allows them to choose target weights or body mass indices, the amount of time over which they plan to do it, or alternatively, the amount of weight they plan to change by each time period, and the frequency with which they plan to weigh themselves. They can give this weight plan a label (e.g. my banana and cream weight gain program) and brief details of this plan and their progress will come up in their diary entry page. For example, the "weight change page” is really an extension of the "key data page” but with more fluidity.
  • the client can then see and print out a copy of their nominated weight change program showing the graph of desired weight change. Over time, this can be overlaid on the actual values they are achieving. At any point in time they will be able to see the results of various computer generated calculations about the amount of weight change over selected times, the amount to go and/or the percent change.
  • weight change Summary page, where all weight change programs documented by the client are summarised along with key data such as name of plan, date started, date stopped, weight change achieved and/or time on plan comments.
  • Standardised growth charts giving the expected "normal" growth patterns of children from birth are freely available. There are charts also available which have been standardised for certain groups. Recently the "norms" for body mass index have been charted and are becoming more frequently referred to.
  • This invention includes a novel way of visually representing weight, height, body mass index and head circumference charts, which is intended to make the understanding of the information contained therein, more accessible to the person using the charts.
  • weight trending up towards or through the centile lines
  • weight trending down towards or through the centile lines
  • height trending up towards or through the centile lines
  • height trending down towards or through the centile lines
  • Rate of growth calculations may be made for all measurements, and ultimately, it is envisaged that rate of growth charts with interpretations will also be provided.
  • the first visual feature designed to be used is that of a stylised drawing of a person's view as they look down at a set of scales with a round clock face like presentation. Feet are visible on the scales. This illustration sits to one side of the actual weight chart to be interpreted. Different centiles are given different colours. When a weight value is clicked upon on the weight graph, the illustrated scales show the pointer at that particular weight but also show in colour "pie slices" how that weight sits in relation to the "centiles" on the chart.
  • the user can select the option of "activating" the weight chart so that weight change is highlighted sequentially from beginning to end, with the changes mirrored by weight and centile changes on the scales. Because the values for each centile change with age, one will see the coloured centile pie pieces moving slowly around, at the same time as the weight pointer (or "hand") is also moving.
  • Figure 10 the client clicks a plot on the graph and this is represented in real time on the face of the scales.
  • the numbers around the scales are automatically chosen to represent the values in question.
  • the arrow represents the values in question.
  • the arrow representing the weight can move to reflect changes initiated by clicking on the chart, as can the 'pie slices' of colour which may represent either centiles, or body mass index bands.
  • a user can activate a plot movement on the weight chart up through all the centiles at one particular age, and see the visual representation of this on the colour scales.
  • the centile "pie pieces” will stay static but the pointer will swing round and up to illustrate the increasing weight which the movement of the plot is implying.
  • the actual weight of the child in question can be illustrated by a single pointer of a different colour remaining static on the "clock face" of the scale. This will be accompanied by an explanation of how this illustrates the concept of a child's weight in relation to others of the same age.
  • the babies and toddlers visual explanation uses a scale with the clock face and the "holding bowl" with a baby in it but works by exactly the same principle as above.
  • the arrows on the centile chart represent the paths for dynamic representation of the chart through the visual scales with baby.
  • a path When a path is activated with a click the changes will be seen in real time on the baby scales.
  • These details (child's name, age, weight) alter depending on which plot mark on the centile chart is selected to represent that mark.
  • the arrow on the face of the scales points to the appropriate weight, and the coloured slices move to represent the centiles.
  • the numbering on the scales reflects the appropriate values for the measurement in question.
  • a visual device to illustrate the changes possible in the height or length chart has also been devised. This consists of a page in which the classical height chart with centiles is present. Again, colour is used to identify centile areas.
  • To one side is a stylised illustration of a wall, with a child standing against it facing forwards. The mid section of the body is represented by a "stretchy spring" and to one side of the child the height from the floor at set intervals is marked, with an indicator from the child's head to the appropriate mark, horizontally.
  • On the 5 wall behind are horizontal coloured bands illustrating the position of the various centiles as they are on the standardised charts.
  • the client can click on a line (or similar) to activate an illustration of the heights of others the same age compared with the index case.
  • the stretchy person at right moves in unison with the arrow and the index case height is marked. If this course is activated the stretchy person will be seen to move and grow at the same rate.
  • the coloured bands on the 5 wall behind will drift up to represent the change in the percentile concurrently.
  • the index case height gives a visual indication of the child's height compared to other children of the same age.
  • the baby and toddler's stylised length illustration is the same in concept but utilises the picture 5 of a small child viewed side on lying on a length board. This child has his or her head steady at one end, a 'stretchy spring" middle, and feet at the end which moves away from the head horizontally to illustrate growth in length.
  • the actual length is illustrated numerically underneath the baby in a tape measure format, as is the position of that length on the centile chart, again using colour coding to link the information back to the original length percentile.
  • FIG 7 the foot board moves as stretchy child changes length depending on representation of chart selected by client.
  • the tape measure shows the actual length as per centile chart.
  • the board colours represent the centile bands for corresponding length percentile chart.
  • ⁇ _ A further option, to illustrate the growth of that child's head over time, will be available, in which 25 the plots on the chart are highlighted from left to right at the same time as the marker, and the numbers below the tape, and the colours on the tape, change to show that change in a more visually understandable format.
  • the plot is to activate a visual representation at right so that it changes in synch with the chart plots to represent growth in H.C. of the index case i.e. the red marker would 30 move right as would the colour bands representing the centiles.
  • a body mass index page will also be available. This page will supply in chart form, the body mass index of the client, its changes over time (either up, down or static, or some combination of these) and an optional overlay of body mass index reference charts for age (which are freely available).
  • a table has been devised by this author to identify each of the various changes in body mass index which may occur, over time, in an individual, and to then supply an appropriate interpretation of these changes, to the client. This is based on identification, by the program, of individual values, and on the recognition of values that are cutting across or through, body mass index centiles.
  • Figure 13 the snapshot of height at a single point in time illustrating the red line through the centile chart.
  • a visual representation will be available on the page, showing, for those still growing in height, a stylised person on a set of scales with height markings visible vertically up one side of the picture, and weight illustrated through a clock face scale.
  • a point is selected on the body mass index chart, this point is illustrated through the height and weight of the stylised person in the picture.
  • the person is the colour represented by the colour of their body mass index chosen by the author to retain a coherence through out the program.
  • Plots on the body mass index chart can be chosen to illustrate change in the body mass index for that person. This change is reflected visually in the picture by the stylised person shrinking in and out in size and up or down in height, to illustrate the change. If the centile of the body mass index changes in this time, the colour outline of the person changes to represent this.
  • body mass index will be visually represented using the same method as used to visually represent weight gain using the icon of the scales and a pair of feet as viewed from above, with the body mass index parameters identified in colour slices on the face of the scale dial, underlying the actual numerical scale markings normally present.
  • a body mass index generator which prints out the results of body mass index calculations for an individual will be available, including an accompanying explanation regarding what those results mean for that individual. This is to be graphically illustrated using the technique, outlined above, for understanding body mass index in adults.
  • a sub-program has been designed as a part of this invention, and called the "Steady as (s)he grows" program for children whose weight is greater than optimal for their height.
  • It's primary feature is a visual representation, using growth charts and the pictorial representations of those centile charts as previously outlined, juxtapositioned on the page, to lead subscribers step by step through the process that happens when a growing child gains too much weight and how, rather than "losing weight” they need to "grow into” their height, (thus, the weight chart shows a rise in the weight over time cutting up through the centiles, and as this is occurring, the client also sees the child's weight going up on the scales, through the colours, with the height staying at the appropriate centile, etc).
  • This method of illustrating growth change is a novel concept of this invention. If this program is nominated for the child subscribed for, then the program automatically calculates out the amount of time they need to stay at their current weight to "grow into” their height. This feature is special also in that even if the child's weight increases whilst trying to hold it steady, the program continues, with a new value calculated automatically from that new weight.
  • the first point of entry for any client is into a "cloakroom page" via a password and their ID number. If only one client is attached to this cloakroom, they are lead directly to their individual home page. On the "cloakroom page” is listed all the client's other home pages that have been subscribed to by that client and for which that client remains in control. In the case of a parent, the page will list them, and/or the names of the child/ren who are subscribing. This means a parent can readily jump from one child's entry page to another without having to repeatedly enter passwords and ID numbers.
  • This "cloakroom page” Special features of this "cloakroom page” include the ability to access the "access change page”, to change access or other details for a number of people at one time; the ability to bring subscriptions for a group of people into line so that all subs are paid at the same time (e.g. for a family for whom a new baby was added 6 months into the last sub).
  • the program will calculate the amount required for the updated sub, to account for the money already paid for subs which have not yet expired;
  • the ability to compare different members whose data has been stored via one 'cloakroom' will also be available, that means, for instance, that a parent can compare photos of all their children at the same ages, or look at their growth at the same ages, via a graphical program which plots the growth of all selected persons on the same chart.
  • the recognition of familial patterns of growth by being able to access such a novel function is potentially of great use to families. This system can easily be utilised by, for instance, medical professionals, who have been given permission by a patient to access data from that patient's personal site.
  • the doctor will be able to apply for their own unique ID and password, and then store, on their home page, the names of all those patients who have given their permission. There will be an ability in the home page for the user to define how names are stored, e.g. alphabetically by last name, or assigning (for their own use only) their own code for that patient. By scrolling down for the appropriate patient, they can then quickly access the information that the patient has stored therein.
  • the primary client i.e. the one who initially paid for and set up the subscription
  • the primary client must nominate access for the 2 nd adult via their 'access change page'.
  • This type of change is achieved by the client completing a form to the site, nominating a person, of a given email address, access to the sites (and selected sub-sites) of the subscribers whom they nominate by name and unique ID.
  • This nominated person is then emailed a site generated unique ID, and instructions on how to enter and set up their own home page.
  • the client generating the change chooses and records in the "access change” page a "password" which they are responsible for giving confidentially to the person they have nominated. With both the password and the new ID the new client can now enter their own home page, and change the password to one suitable to them.
  • the original subscriber retains paramount rights to dictate use of the site, and thus has the ability to block rights previously ascribed to others, unless they nominate, via their 'access change page' to hand over subscription rights to another party, at which stage that person has paramount rights of decision making regarding access for the nominated sites.
  • This system of registration and access alteration allows parents, in particular, to arrange set ups where-by both can access data on their children independently, and subscription usage and upkeep can be handed from one parent to another, without either parent having to lose access to their own personal site. They can also add more children to their site when it suits. It is possible for 2 parents to maintain completely independent sites on the same child, using different ID numbers generated by 2 independent subscriptions being activated by those parents.
  • the notification to the nominated client will contain explanatory details so that the new client can identify who is giving them access. This is particularly important if the client is nominating their doctor, for instance.
  • the notification will also detail the areas to which the new client has been granted access, and an explanation of the process to follow to connect up. This information will be in a format suitable to print out and keep, for example, in the patient's 10 file.
  • the new client upon entering the "new" home page generated for them the new client (in this example, the doctor), can immediately arrange for that person's details to be transferred to an already established home site in the program that this invention relates to, that the client may have already established.
  • the entry point home site becomes a temporary entry 15 page only, which is erased when the information in it is transferred elsewhere.
  • the entry point home site becomes a temporary entry 15 page only, which is erased when the information in it is transferred elsewhere.
  • third parties such as the doctor
  • the information on the site remains the property of the client, and that they must either print out, transfer to their file or record raw data in their notes, to ensure that they retain the information
  • a further feature of the invention is the ability for a third party to provide a 'gift subscription' with notification sent to the recipient, in the form of a printable card.
  • the reminder will initially be sent to the original subscriber. If there is no reply, or if the subscriber nominates, after a set time, the reminder will be sent to the original recipient txj themselves to give them the opportunity to continue to subscribe.
  • Free print outs will be provided for all visitors to the site possibly including: graph paper in selected formats, visitor determined charts with or without detail such as BMI markings for height, intended weight change trajectory, against which can be manually plotted actual weight change, a body measurements manual entry page, with instructions on how to take each measurement, and places to record each result arrayed around an illustrative mannequin, or, if preferred, in list format, an ability to calculate estimated final adult height using known calculations, a body mass index generator which prints out the results and an accompanying explanation on what they mean.
  • a client may select any number of third parties which may have access to some or all of their data for the purposes of assessing whether certain goods or services may be suitable for the client. For example, a person buying clothing, headgear or footwear, on or off-line, for a child or adolescent, may utilise the stored data in pursuit of that aim. In a further example clothing may be purchased based on trends developing.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Primary Health Care (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Medical Treatment And Welfare Office Work (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de données générées par un utilisateur, qui consiste à recevoir les données électroniques dans un premier format, à associer un identificateur aux données lorsqu'elles sont dans le premier format, à transmettre à un moyen de stockage l'identificateur et les données électroniques lorsqu'elles sont dans le premier format, à manipuler les données de manière qu'elles passent du premier format à un second format, et à afficher sur un moyen d'affichage les données lorsqu'elles sont dans le second format. L'invention convient particulièrement au traitement de données dérivées de caractéristiques humaines mesurables, telles que le poids et la taille. Elle porte également sur un procédé permettant aux utilisateurs d'obtenir un retour d'information personnalisé sur les données traitées. Une application présentée à titre d'exemple détermine la durée pendant laquelle un utilisateur doit maintenir son poids constant, de manière que ce dernier reste dans une plage prédéterminée. La durée déterminée est ensuite affichée graphiquement à l'aide d'un moyen d'affichage.
PCT/NZ2004/000280 2003-11-04 2004-11-04 Procede et appareil de traitement de donnees Ceased WO2005043443A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2004286507A AU2004286507B2 (en) 2003-11-04 2004-11-04 A method and apparatus for processing data

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
NZ528418A NZ528418A (en) 2003-11-04 2003-11-04 Information recordal
NZ528418 2003-11-04

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2005043443A1 true WO2005043443A1 (fr) 2005-05-12

Family

ID=34545971

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/NZ2004/000280 Ceased WO2005043443A1 (fr) 2003-11-04 2004-11-04 Procede et appareil de traitement de donnees

Country Status (3)

Country Link
AU (1) AU2004286507B2 (fr)
NZ (1) NZ528418A (fr)
WO (1) WO2005043443A1 (fr)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1953508A1 (fr) 2007-01-31 2008-08-06 Fook Tin Technologies Ltd. Appareil et procédé pour déterminer l'état de croissance d'un sujet humain
US11349063B2 (en) 2017-05-22 2022-05-31 Apple Inc. Multi-element piezo sensor for in-bed physiological measurements
US11375957B2 (en) 2016-08-12 2022-07-05 Apple Inc. Vital signs monitoring system

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2021252795A2 (fr) 2020-06-11 2021-12-16 Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Optimisation perceptuelle d'amplitude et de phase pour des systèmes de séparation de source de temps-fréquence et de masque logiciel

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001050387A1 (fr) * 1999-12-30 2001-07-12 Umagic Systems, Inc. Systeme et procede de conseil personnel
US6322504B1 (en) * 2000-03-27 2001-11-27 R And T, Llc Computerized interactive method and system for determining a risk of developing a disease and the consequences of developing the disease
KR20020091017A (ko) * 2002-11-12 2002-12-05 주식회사 지테크인터내셔날 아동용 성장발육 관리시스템
US20030158756A1 (en) * 2002-01-08 2003-08-21 Abramson Fredric David System and method for evaluating and providing nutrigenomic data, information and advice
US20030187688A1 (en) * 2000-02-25 2003-10-02 Fey Christopher T. Method, system and computer program for health data collection, analysis, report generation and access
US20040148127A1 (en) * 2003-01-23 2004-07-29 Kriger Yefim G. Hidden overweight preventing system and method

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001050387A1 (fr) * 1999-12-30 2001-07-12 Umagic Systems, Inc. Systeme et procede de conseil personnel
US20030187688A1 (en) * 2000-02-25 2003-10-02 Fey Christopher T. Method, system and computer program for health data collection, analysis, report generation and access
US6322504B1 (en) * 2000-03-27 2001-11-27 R And T, Llc Computerized interactive method and system for determining a risk of developing a disease and the consequences of developing the disease
US20030158756A1 (en) * 2002-01-08 2003-08-21 Abramson Fredric David System and method for evaluating and providing nutrigenomic data, information and advice
KR20020091017A (ko) * 2002-11-12 2002-12-05 주식회사 지테크인터내셔날 아동용 성장발육 관리시스템
US20040148127A1 (en) * 2003-01-23 2004-07-29 Kriger Yefim G. Hidden overweight preventing system and method

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
DATABASE WPI Derwent World Patents Index; AN 2003-326012 *

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1953508A1 (fr) 2007-01-31 2008-08-06 Fook Tin Technologies Ltd. Appareil et procédé pour déterminer l'état de croissance d'un sujet humain
US7910840B2 (en) 2007-01-31 2011-03-22 Fook Tin Technologies Ltd. Apparatus and method for determining growth status of a human subject
US11375957B2 (en) 2016-08-12 2022-07-05 Apple Inc. Vital signs monitoring system
US11918381B2 (en) 2016-08-12 2024-03-05 Apple Inc. Vital signs monitoring system
US11349063B2 (en) 2017-05-22 2022-05-31 Apple Inc. Multi-element piezo sensor for in-bed physiological measurements
US12219877B2 (en) 2017-05-22 2025-02-04 Apple Inc. Multi-element piezo sensors for physiological measurements

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
AU2004286507B2 (en) 2010-10-28
AU2004286507A1 (en) 2005-05-12
NZ528418A (en) 2006-09-29

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP6512648B1 (ja) ソフトウェア、健康状態判定装置及び健康状態判定方法
US20020099274A1 (en) Portable self-administered health care terminal and a self-administered health support system
BR0111995B1 (pt) sistema para modificar o comportamento de um indivìduo.
JP5860681B2 (ja) Ｓｎｓを利用した健康管理支援システムおよび方法
Tosi et al. Accuracy of applications to monitor food intake: Evaluation by comparison with 3-d food diary
WO2020017291A1 (fr) Dispositif, procédé et programme d'aide à la génération de questionnaire médical
Wang et al. Patient perception of wound photography
Harrand et al. Do tilt-in-space wheelchairs increase occupational engagement: a critical literature review
AU2004286507B2 (en) A method and apparatus for processing data
JP5362309B2 (ja) 血糖値情報処理装置、血糖値情報表示シート及び患者指導用血糖値データ表示シート
JP2009282867A (ja) 健康情報システム
Mhatre et al. Design and focus group evaluation of a bed-integrated weight measurement system for wheelchair users
McLaren et al. Nutritional screening and assessment
Chen et al. An implementation of interactive healthy eating index and healthcare system on mobile platform in college student samples
Eslin et al. Adherence to growth monitoring procedures by health workers at primary health care clinics in Mopani District, South Africa
WO2023017576A1 (fr) Programme de support d'allaitement, dispositif de support d'allaitement et système de support d'allaitement
US20100070302A1 (en) Systems and methods for creating a dietary plan based on a clinical element model
WO2004097708A2 (fr) Procede de gestion du poids en utilisant un cycle et une periode de regulation
Silver et al. Reliability and minimal detectable change of the Styku 3D body scanner
JP2011103056A (ja) 医療データ・バイタルデータの統合表示システム
JP2004201987A (ja) 健康管理指示システム、健康管理指示方法及びプログラム
JP2005202872A (ja) 栄養指導コンピュータシステム
JP2022060737A (ja) 制御プログラム及び情報処理装置
JP2005135358A (ja) ダイエットナビゲーションシステム
CN111916168A (zh) 健康照护管理平台

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AE AG AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BW BY BZ CA CH CN CO CR CU CZ DE DK DM DZ EC EE EG ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MA MD MG MK MN MW MX MZ NA NI NO NZ OM PG PH PL PT RO RU SC SD SE SG SK SL SY TJ TM TN TR TT TZ UA UG US UZ VC VN YU ZA ZM ZW

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): BW GH GM KE LS MW MZ NA SD SL SZ TZ UG ZM ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GQ GW ML MR NE SN TD TG

121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application
DPEN Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed from 20040101)
WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2004286507

Country of ref document: AU

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 2004286507

Country of ref document: AU

Date of ref document: 20041104

Kind code of ref document: A

WWP Wipo information: published in national office

Ref document number: 2004286507

Country of ref document: AU

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase